This morning (Friday) a strong earthquake was felt in Chile. According to AFP news, the earthquake's intensity was measured at 7.3. The United States Geological Survey has given this information. USGSA said that this earthquake was felt in Antofagasta, Chile. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 128 kilometers, 41 kilometers southeast of the city of San Pedro de Atacama. People became scared after the earthquake.

However, no tsunami warning has been issued yet. The tremors of the earthquake were felt as far as Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina. Earlier also an earthquake had occurred here on June 29. At that time its intensity was 5.2.